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Jeff wrote this book with you in mind. He specifically addresses the requirements of defense contractors operating under the Department of Defense oversight. Other than government regulations, there are few published books addressing security clearances. DoD Security Clearances and Contracts Guidebook provides answers to what it takes to get a clearance or prepare for work on classified contracts.
It will assist the college student studying industrial security or homeland security, upstart companies looking for work, and new industrial security employees with understanding the fundamental demands of a career in Industrial Security.
What can be more important than protecting our Nation’s secrets? Situations and questions throughout the book are designed to help improve understanding of the NISPOM. In fact, many Facility Security Officers and industrial security professionals face similar situations as they help to safeguard our nation’s secrets.
This book can also help prepare the reader for the Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification exam or the DoD’s SPeD security certification exam.
The DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook helps cleared contractors understand the security clearance process and develop award winning security programs to win and keep classified contracts. It is a good companion for all seasoned and novice defense contractors, Facility Security Officers (FSO) and the college student.
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Take a look at the Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Why This Book 19
A National Level View of Protecting the Nation’s Secrets 20
Original Classification Authority (OCA) 21
Facility Security Officer (FSO) 21
Threat to National Security 23
Executive Order 12829 23
The NISPOM 25
How the US Government Oversees Classification Management 27
Executive Order 13526 27
Classification 27
How The Government Assigns Classification 28
The OCA six step process 33
Security Classification Guide (SCG) 36
Classification Markings 36
Classification Limits 36
Compilation 37
Challenges to Classification 37
Derivative Classification 38
Protection of Classified Information 38
Summary 39
Problems 40
Resources 41
Chapter 2 The Facility Security Officer 43
Introduction 43
The Facility Security Officer and Security Clearances 43
Creating a Security Conscious enterprise 45
Reporting Structure 47
DD Form 254 49
Managing Classified Information 49
How to Conduct the Risk Assessment 50
Identifying what needs to be protected 51
Identifying the Risk to Classified Information 51
Assessing Probability of Occurrence 52
Assessing Impact of Threat to Classified Information 53
Make a Determination 54
Focused Effort Based on NISPOM Structure 55
Problems 58
Resources 58
Chapter 3 Security Clearances 59
Introduction 59
Facility Security Clearances 59
How Uncleared Facilities can Win Classified Contracts 59
Requirements for obtaining an FCL 60
The Investigation Process 61
Oversight 62
Required Government Forms 62
Granting FCLs 64
Personnel Security Clearances (PCL) 65
The Continuous Evaluation Process 72
The Adjudicative Process 72
Summary 74
Problems 75
Resources 75
Helpful Websites: 76
Chapter 4 Contracting Procedures 77
Introduction 77
Identifying Customer Requirements 77
Interpreting Requirements in the DD Form 254 and NISPOM 80
Interpreting the DD Form 254 81
Summary 96
Problems 96
Resources 97
Helpful Websites 98
Chapter 5 Receiving Classified Material 99
Introduction 99
The Information Management System (IMS) 99
Centralized Classified Information Processing 100
Reporting Security Violations 101
Train Cleared Employees How to Introduce Classified Information 101
Restrict Flow of Visitor Traffic 102
Inspecting Classified Information Deliveries 102
Reporting Requirements 106
Safeguarding the Classified Information 107
Summary 111
Problems 111
Resources 112
Chapter 6 Marking Classified Material 113
Introduction 113
Guidance for Marking Classified Material 113
Downgrade and Declassification 115
Marking a Sample Classified Document 117
Special Handling 118
Marking Classified Information 118
Caution 119
Reminders 120
Simple Solutions 120
Types of Classification Markings 120
Identification Marking 121
Page Marking 122
Component Marking 122
Portion Marking 122
Derivative Marking 124
Previous Classification Guidance 127
When to apply classification markings 128
Alternative Marking Methods 128
Transmittal Papers 129
Compilation 129
Training Aids 130
Declassifying Information 131
Upgrading Information 131
Challenging Classified Material 132
Summary 133
Problems 135
Resources 137
Chapter 7 Classified Information 139
Introduction 139
Protect Oral Transmission 139
Meetings and Visits 140
End of day security checks 140
Non-possessing Facilities 140
Possessing Facilities 141
Magnets and Reminders 142
Other Inspection 142
Develop emergency procedures to protect classified information 143
Classified Information Accountability Process 144
Information Management Systems (IMS) 146
Working Papers 146
Classified Material Storage 147
Classified Reproduction 147
Restricted Areas 149
Closed Areas 151
Vaults 152
Security Containers, Locks and Combinations 152
Key and Combination Control 153
Keyed Locks 156
Access to Classified Information 157
Security Awareness Training 157
Threat Awareness 158
Defensive Security Briefing 158
Reporting 159
Task Oriented 159
Summary 160
Problems 160
References 161
Chapter 8 Classified Computer Security 163
Introduction 163
Government Certifications and Approvals 163
Required Audits 164
Accreditation 165
Certification 166
The ISSM 167
Designated IS Users 168
Security and Protection Requirements 168
Cleaning and Sanitization 169
Inspections 171
Identification and Authentication 171
Audits 172
How to Use Identification and Authentication 172
Passwords 173
Maintenance of IS 173
Personnel and Physical Security Measures 174
Configuration Management 174
Protection Levels 175
Audit capability 177
Data Backup 178
Data Transmission 178
Access Controls 179
Identification and Authentication (I&A) 180
Resource Controls 181
Session Controls 181
Security Documentation 182
Separation of Function 183
System Recovery 183
System Assurance 183
Security Testing 184
Summary 184
Questions 185
Resources 186
Helpful Websites 189
Chapter 9 Removing Classified Material 191
Introduction 191
Accountability 192
Classified Information Dissemination Process 192
Classified Material Preparation for Shipment 193
Alternate wrappings 196
Transmitting material by classification level within the U.S. and Territories-
Overview 198
TOP SECRET 198
SECRET 198
CONFIDENTIAL 198
Transmitting material within the U.S. and Territories In Detail 198
TOP SECRET 199
SECRET 200
CONFIDENTIAL 202
Destruction of Classified Material 210
Approved Destruction Methods 211
Summary 211
Review Questions 211
Resources 212
Chapter 10 Training and Reporting 215
Introduction 215
Briefings 219
Initial Security Briefings 219
Annual Refresher Training 223
Reporting Security Violations 228
Security Through Walking Around 232
Investigating Security Violations 234
Summary 236
Problems 237
References 238
Helpful Websites 238
Chapter 11 International Operations 239
Introduction 239
Determining Export Jurisdiction 240
State Department Jurisdiction 242
Commerce Department Jurisdiction 244
Plan Ahead 244
What is a US Person? 246
Technology Transfer 247
Foreign Travel 248
Classified Information Disclosure 249
When Classified Transfer is Authorized 250
Approved classified gatherings 251
Visits by Non-US Persons 251
Temporary Exports 252
Commercial Arrangements 252
Subcontracting 252
International Transfer 253
Foreign Government Information 256
Classified Visits 257
SUMMARY 260
Problems 260
Resources 261
Helpful Websites 263
Chapter 12 Putting It All Together 265
Introduction 265
FSO Qualities 265
Appointing The Wrong FSO 266
Appointing the Right FSO 267
Corporate Culture 269
Metrics 270
Convergence 280
Preparing for Growth 285
Summary 286
Problems 286
References 287
Helpful Websites: 287
Chapter 13 Career Advancement 289
Introduction 289
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